Social Responsibility

Through the Hill-Rom Hospital Beds for Humanity™ program, Hill-Rom volunteers from the U.S., Europe and Asia/Pacific contribute their time and effort to refurbish and renew beds and other Hill-Rom products that are then delivered to needy hospitals in developing countries around the world.

At Hill-Rom, we view good corporate citizenship as a natural extension of our mission and yet another opportunity to improve lives around the world. We value our customers, our employees and the communities in which we work.

We are committed to the highest standards of ethics and integrity in all that we do. The company has a clear mission and set of values. We provide resources for all Hill-Rom employees to understand and fully comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The company also provides support and opportunities for all employees worldwide to raise ethical questions or concerns in a confidential environment.

Our Hospital Beds for Humanity™ program grew annual deliveries 35% this year compared with 2010. Through this program, Hill-Rom volunteers from the U.S., Europe and Asia/Pacific contribute their time and effort to refurbish and renew beds and other Hill-Rom products that are then delivered to needy hospitals in developing countries around the world.

Hill-Rom is dedicated to business practices that are environmentally sound. We work to find innovative solutions to reduce use of materials throughout our operations. We are committed to the responsible management, use and disposal of chemicals used in the manufacture of our products. Through trade-in or buy back, many of our products are refurbished and returned to the market or the materials recycled to reclaim metals, plastics and electronic components. In addition to our recycling efforts, we pursue environmentally sound facilities management practices.

Teams work throughout Hill-Rom facilities and in thefield to assess safety on an ongoing basis and implement continuous improvement to ensure a safe and efficient workplace for all of our employees.

These are just a few examples of how Hill-Rom is making positive contributions and working for a better outcome each and every day in our global communities.